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SS Shieldhall

http://www.ss-shieldhall.co.uk

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Bill Russell		29-Mar-2014 14:21
i worked at the Shieldhall sewage treatment plant around 1967,as a labourer,i was about 23,now 70,so when i came across this site,it brought back memories,i only worked at shieldhall a short time,but i remember being shanghaied a couple of times when the ship was short of crew,it meant a trip doon the water,so i did'nt complain.ironicly,when i mentioned to my dad,(rest his soul) that i had been on the shieldhall,he told me that he actually worked on its construction ( he was an electric welder),in 1954 at simon and lobinetz of renfrew.i was amazed to see the ol ship is still on the go,as its nearly 50 years since i last saw her docked at shieldhall treatment plant.ah memories.love all the pics of the ol' girl,still looking good.

Guest		13-Sep-2012 22:25
Working with volunteers who have kept Shieldhall steaming during my command was such a happy and rewarding experience. She had a very highly motivated and happy Deck Crew who understood the meaning of "Team Work". Nobody was ever cautoned as to under-performing in duty. It just resulted in a jovial verbal response from either myself or the Bosun towards the culprit in the Saloon at a "Smoko" or "Tea Break". A good laugh by all within soon caused the person at the eceiving end to laugh as well. "Retention" was my Password and crewing was easy. She was and looked a smart vessel as shown in those photographs.

Keith Gladwell		28-May-2011 13:58
Whilst checking the results of the Shielhall's MCA inspection drydocking at Falmouth, unfortunantly she failed on corrosion of the bottom plates, hoping that she will survive, I came across your pics of her visit to Rothsay, I was a crew member for the two weeks she was on the Clyde, with my old shipmate, who lives in Skelmorlie. Had great time, was booked for the June 4th Solent trip, now cancelled. The pics are great!

Rothesay		31-Jan-2009 20:43
Help yourself! I kind of know the feeling of going nowhere without carrying a camera! :D

Peter Tambling		30-Jan-2009 21:56
As I was the happy master for the whole period shown in this colection, can I make use of them in my memoirs please? I have quite a colction of my own ,going nowhere without a camera since the age of 11 (Box Brownie). I have my entire career in photos.

Peter Tambling		14-Jan-2008 16:18
VMT for a superb selection of shots, some of which show me working as Master

Graham Mackenzie		20-Nov-2007 13:41
Please contact me if you wish to hear the song about "Shieldhall". Also, our book, "Shieldhall, the first 50 years has the song in full. If anyone would like to find out more about Shieldhall, please contact me. Graham Mackenzie

Guest		05-Apr-2007 00:44
moseypics Check out my photo of SS Shieldhall in full flight returning to Southampton published in Ships Monthly June 2003. At the time I was Band Master on Oriana outward bound to the Med. Maybe it should be included in the sales brochure. What a fine ship!

Guest		31-Jan-2007 17:04
does anybody know the rest of the song? I remember hearing it as a kid and would love to hear it again? Thanks

Guest		12-Oct-2006 00:14
Why haven't I seen this gallery before? I wish she'd visit my town. These photos would make a great sales brochure for SS Shieldhall, you've captured everything, as usual!

Rothesay		21-Jul-2005 11:45
cheers Stu! I didn't see that bit!

Stu		20-Jul-2005 22:12
From the Shieldhall's own website: " Shieldhall was operated by Glasgow Corporation to transport treated sewage sludge down the river Clyde to be dumped at sea. She continued a tradition, dating back to the First World War, that Glasgow's sludge vessels carried organised parties of passengers when operating during the summer months. Thus Shieldhall was built with accommodation for 80 passengers."

Stu		20-Jul-2005 22:09
We're the crew of the SS Shieldhall Pull your chain and we'll answer your call Our terrible aroma Will put you in a coma We're the crew of the SS Shieldhall!

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